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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1936
Page
2
The Odd Fellows mark their one hundred seventeenth anniversary with a special service at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Middletown scheduled for Sunday evening at 7 45. The event commemorates the founding of the society.
A special service will be observed with Thomas Wildey noted, Reverend W. A. Clark of the church to preach, and Fellows urged to attend this Middletown event.
Senator Townsend married Miss Jennie Collins of Worcester county Maryland on July 26 1890. They are the parents of two daughters and four sons.
Durland Nash and Robert Goethe, both 19, received 199 year prison terms after conviction for the slaying of Dr. Silber C. Peacock in Chicago last January. Two other youths, Emil Beck and Michael Livingston, await trial on not guilty pleas.
Shirley, seven years old, a Hollywood child star, marks her birthday with gifts including a pony and bicycle from family. She blows out seven candles at home and visits disabled children at a hospital, with no acting on this day.
The State Highway Commission awarded 18 road construction contracts with total bids of 426,831. Projects cover Charlottesville South Norfolk Buena Vista Suffolk Luray Bluefield Big Stone Gap Richlands and counties Nelson Madison Franklin Wise Nottoway Isle of Wright Rockingham Patrick.
MARION Virginia April 23 A. C. W. Walker 29 a hotel clerk and brother of proprietor G C Walker was found dead in bed at the Hotel Lincoln He was formerly of Covington An inquest by Smyth county coroner Dr B A Holmes ruled death due to heart attack
A flannel cloth dipped in salt and whiting proves effective for cleaning knife handles glasses and crockery. The home remedy emphasizes simple dressings and practical results for everyday household chores.
Peter auxpenson offers rose gardening tips noting that quality rose bushes and fair prices matter. He advises well drained clay soil, removing faded blooms, cutting back hybrid teas to encourage new blooms, and using iron filings to keep red roses from bleaching. Do not feed late in the season to avoid winter damage and late growth.
The county ministerial body holds a banquet with Rev C H Anderson as toastmaster. Invocations by Rev W F Obaugh and greetings from Rev H Eugene Richardson. Talks by F Estes Kline and Mrs H A Funk on church support and ministerial projects. Doxology and benediction by Rev W A Clark.
John Torrio, once a payoff man for Al Capone, appeared in a police line-up in New York on the tax evasion charge. The reputed Chicago gang boss was arrested in White Plains yesterday while preparing to flee the country.
The Albemarle festival anticipates about 50 floats plus numerous parade features. E O Burdy coordinates float construction with local firms while W A Baker leads the First Division and drum corps respond. The Trail of the Pink Petals draws growing interest from Apple Blossom organizers and Piedmont Fruit Growers Association joins as the second producer entry.
A continuing list shows payments from American Radiator Company in Baltimore and firms in Martinsburg Woodbridge and other cities. Amounts range from 2.50 to 50 dollars with numerous firms including General Motors Pontiac and Hotel Drucilla in Stevenson.
Town Ohio lists Standard Sanitary Mfg Co Baltimore Md five dollar items. Sprague Sells Co Harold Lewis Hoopeston Ill ten dollar items.
For sale a frontage of about 60 feet and depth of 230 feet at 228 Loudoun Street in Winchester's business district. The building is in splendid condition and adaptable for any business at a small cost. For particulars write or see Fred A Crisman, 228 Loudoun Street.
Simons and French Co of New York City shows a $20 entry. Terminal Refrigerating Co of Washington DC lists $50. Pane S nc Inc of Fair whichwalers Baltimore shows a $1 gS entry.
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